Roxbury Couple Mark 25th Anniversary With City Officials
Councillor James A. Watson and Mrs. Watson celebrate 25 years of marriage with a reception at O Connell Hall in the Hibernian building Roxbury inviting about 300 guests including Governor Walsh Congressmen Tinkham Gallivan Tague and others. The Rev Father Connolly who married them will attend.
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Cyprus Offer to Greece Lapsed in Shifting Balkan Crisis
London October 26 Great Britain's offer of the island of Cyprus to Greece has lapsed because the condition was not fulfilled. Sir Edward Grey told the House of Commons the allies seek immediate aid for Serbia and informed Greece that Cyprus would be ceded if she gave full support against Bulgaria.
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New Defences For London Against Zeppelin Attacks
Sir Percy Scott in charge of London anti air defence said the gun network has increased and further position and number improvements are planned. He urged the treasury solicitor to warn the public to seek cover during raids to avoid shell fragments.
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British bars New York man from landing in London
Michael J. O Connor of New York, a passenger on the steamer St Louis, was refused permission to land in London by the British government. Officials said nationality or passport were not in question, but his admission was deemed undesirable.
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British transport Marquette sunk in Aegean Sea
An official notice says the British transport Marquette was torpedoed in the Aegean Sea and 99 personnel are unaccounted for. No further details were provided.
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Freshmen Crew to Compete in Fall at Wellesley College
Wellesley College allows freshmen to race in fall crew events for the first time. Over 60 freshmen vie for spots under Coach Fetti as the class meet and Lake Waban races approach next week. Junior captain Virginia Vial is sidelined by a sprained ankle, with Margaret Talmadge taking charge of the boat in her absence. Adelaide Ross will captain the senior crew, which remains unchanged from last spring.
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Federal officer to look into strike action across railroads
Federal officer to investigate the strike follows Mayor's peace conference failure. Freight handlers aim to organize sympathy action as New Haven General Superintendent C. N. Woodward meets striking workers at South Station after last week's talks adjourned. Prolonged negotiations and anticipated railroad rejection of arbitration deepen the disruption.
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New Haven Strikers Demand Joint Conference Settlement
The New Haven official refused to settle differences with its own employees, saying any settlement must come at a joint conference with other railroads. Strikers and labor leaders awaited a verdict outside as talks ended without agreement. Worcester flight handlers demanded pay rises, and strike-breaker hiring was halted by Boston area railroads amid rising prices and supply shortages.
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